Who says 3D printers can't print full-color photos?

Note: This was generated using the MakerLab lithophane generator. Feel free to print this one if you like it, but I recommend generating and printing your own photos. I'm just demonstrating its functionality. You can download this slice file to see how the layers create full-color images, and also learn about printing time and filament changes.

No need for an 800,000-yuan full-color printer, an A1 will suffice. Who says 3D printers can't print in color? This is a full-color photograph, printed using AMS multicolor printing with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and White filaments. I used third-party filament and a 0.4 nozzle. The results are satisfactory, waste is acceptable, and it's quite fun. It can even be used as a small nightlight. Give it a try!

The lamp plate is available officially or from Taobao. Adjustable brightness switches and two LED boards are available, Taobao offers the best prices. Search using my image; several sellers offer them. A two-board plus power switch combo is available for ¥9.9 with free shipping.

Specific printing methods and precautions: After preparing the four filament colors, install them in the corresponding AMS slots. The installation order can be randomized without affecting the result. Crucially, ensure the corresponding slot colors are correctly set in the filament settings. Here's the key! When synchronizing printer filament colors in the slicing software, choose "Match," not "Override"! I once printed an image using a 0.2 nozzle for 24 hours, but the colors were altered because I selected "Override"—a costly lesson learned!